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Reimagining Our Health Care System

Less than three weeks ago, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, enacting the largest health care cuts in the nation’s history and signifying a new era for how care will be paid for and delivered in America. 

Psychological First Aid for Children and Parents

Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children during times of disaster. Just as they consult their child’s doctor for health issues, they can also reach out to healthcare providers, mental health professionals, or school staff for assistance and guidance in the aftermath of a disaster event. These tools, provided by the County of Los Angeles, provide guidance in (English and Spanish) for seeking psychological first aid following a disaster.

Fire Drill Challenges in a High Rise Hospital

2023 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase

Shared by Sutter Health Sacramento, this tool details how the hospital conducted a fire exercise to prepare for the potential event of a real fire in a patient care area with patient and staff involvement. The drill allowed the hospital to work with the local fire department to to test egress locations, access water, and attempt patient rescue into the fire stairways. The event was coordinated with Plant Operations to test fire alarms, doors, audible alarms, visual strobes, and other components that are designed to alert occupants of an emergency .

Valley Children’s Healthcare CEO Todd Suntrapak Elected 2023 Chair of California Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees

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SACRAMENTO (January 12, 2023) — Todd Suntrapak, President and CEO of Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, has been elected 2023 chair of the California Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees. Suntrapak, who has been with Valley Children’s for more than 25 years, was named CEO in 2012 after serving in various leadership positions. He has championed the organization’s commitment to providing highly specialized and comprehensive pediatric care to 1.3 million children throughout California’s Central Valley.

Urge Congress to Support Hospitals and Health Care Workers by Providing COVID-19 Relief

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Action needed:  CHA is asking hospital leaders to send a letter to your U.S. representative and senators and urge them to support hospitals and their staff with additional financial relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CHA’s letter to the California congressional delegation may be used as […]